Refine your routine with tips to get you through the week. Learn about the connection between grocery lists and budgeting, find lunchtime inspo, understand food labels & more.
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Meal planning sounds like a simple habit to get into, and for people who have always done it, it's something that probably comes pretty naturally. Indeed, for habitual meal planners, the idea of not planning out what they and their families are going to eat before visiting the grocery store is probably unnerving. But if you were a habitual meal planner, you wouldn't be reading...
Nov 29, 2022
Read time: 7 min
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Pausing your recipe to convert ingredients can slow down your cooking process. Maybe your recipe calls for oil and you only have butter, or you’re baking and need a quick substitute for butter. This oil-to-butter...
Dec 4, 2025
Read time: 11 min
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Tired of the daily struggle of deciding what to eat or make for your family? Meal prepping can be a game-changer, but it can also feel overwhelming. With so many recipes and limited time, it’s...
Dec 3, 2025
Read time: 12 min
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Families everywhere are wondering how to save money on groceries. The all-items Consumer Price Index (CPI), which tracks overall inflation, rose by 2.9% from August 2024 to August 2025. Food prices rose even faster, with...
Dec 3, 2025
Read time: 9 min
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Turkey…check. Stuffing…check. Roasting pan…check. It’s time to make the tastiest feast for your loved ones to enjoy. But, wait! How long does it take to cook a turkey? How do you thaw your meat? Thankfully,...
Nov 24, 2025
Read time: 10 min
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T ired of dry chicken or undercooked roasts? Meat preparation isn’t rocket science, but it does require special care and precision to ensure you aren’t consuming undercooked food. But how long does it take to...
Nov 24, 2025
Read time: 8 min
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M aking the perfect ham is a piece of cake when you follow the correct cooking times. Not sure how long to cook a ham? Use our simple ham cooking time calculator to find the...
Nov 24, 2025
Read time: 9 min
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Finding time to cook balanced and delicious meals in today’s fast-paced world is no easy feat. Meal kits and grocery shopping offer solutions for different lifestyles and preferences. But how do you decide between meal...
Nov 14, 2025
Read time: 8 min
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Batch cocktails are a game-changer for anyone hosting a gathering. By preparing multiple servings in advance, you can save time and enjoy the party alongside your guests. Whether you’re planning a casual weekend get-together or...
Nov 13, 2025
Read time: 10 min
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What motivates people to step into the kitchen — and who’s teaching them how? Instacart surveyed more than 1,000 Americans through SurveyMonkey to uncover today’s top cooking trends, motivations and barriers. The results reveal a...
Nov 12, 2025
Read time: 9 min